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EFH 525J

1971 Rolls Royce Shadow 1

Grey Petrol 6745cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2021
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

66,698 mi
Last recorded66,698 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2020
Typical for 1971 Rolls Royce Shadow 153,521 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEFH 525J
MakeRolls Royce
ModelShadow 1
Year1971
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,745cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2020 66,698 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 64,693 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 64,451 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 64,248 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 63,497 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 62,736 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 60,982 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 59,789 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 58,229 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 58,229 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 57,162 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 56,060 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 55,405 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 54,561 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 53,521 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 52,384 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 27 Apr 2007 52,372 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 52,329 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

How Reliable is the Rolls Royce Shadow 1?

Based on 1,250 MOT tests across 140 vehicles.

82.8%
Pass Rate
317
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
140
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 59
brake binding 46
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 40
parking brake recording little or no effort 29
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 19
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EFH 525J is a 1971 Rolls Royce Shadow 1 in Grey with a 6,745cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1971 Rolls Royce Shadow 1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 53,521 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rolls Royce Shadow 1 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 59 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EFH 525J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rolls Royce Shadow 1 typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 55 years old, this Rolls Royce Shadow 1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EFH 525J registered?

EFH 525J is a 1971 Rolls Royce Shadow 1, first registered on 3 February 1971.

Is EFH 525J safe to buy?

The MOT history for EFH 525J shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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